My Brown Thumb Gets a Green Roommate
Let’s be honest, my thumbs have always been more comfortable with a keyboard than a trowel. My history with plants was more of a cautionary tale than a blossoming romance. So, when my well-meaning friend gifted me a “low-maintenance” ZZ plant, I accepted with the same enthusiasm one might have for a tax audit.
Little did I know, this leafy green roommate would soon become my unlikely life coach, silently imparting wisdom with every new leaf and near-death experience (don’t judge, I told you I had a brown thumb!).
Lesson 1: Sometimes Less is More (Especially When Watering Your ZZ Plant)
Remember that whole “low-maintenance” thing? Turns out, my definition of “low-maintenance” and the ZZ plant’s definition were on different planets. I’m talking light-years apart. I showered it with attention, convinced more water equaled more love. Spoiler alert: it did not.
Cue the dramatic wilting, the drooping leaves that seemed to whisper, “Please, no more!” After a frantic Google search and a pep talk from a plant-loving friend, I learned the art of restraint. I discovered that sometimes, the best thing you can do is step back, give space, and resist the urge to over-water (metaphorically and literally).
